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Whoosh! 2003-2004 Horizon League predictions
| TEAM |
TOP PLAYER |
SKINNY |
| 1. UIC |
G Cedrick Banks |
Could be a magical year for the Flames; may go deep into NCAA tournament
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| 2. UW-Milwaukee |
F Dylan Page |
Despite the loss of Clay Tucker, Panthers are still loaded, especially in the frontcourt
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| 3. Detroit |
F Elijah Warren |
Titans should be dangerous with solid defense and athleticism; could merit an NIT berth |
| 4. Butler |
F Mike Monserez |
A little bit of a rebuilding year for the Bulldogs, but they still will be tough to beat
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| 5. Loyola |
F Paul McMillan |
Loss of David Bailey will make offense more balanced—and that’s a good thing
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| 6. Youngstown State |
G Doug Underwood |
Young team getting older; will be a pain someone’s side at some point |
| 7. Wright State |
F Seth Doliboa |
Raiders need newcomers to get experience in a hurry; still looking for depth |
| 8. UW-Green Bay |
G Matt Rohde |
Second-year coach Tod Kowalczyk still looking to mold this program in his image
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| 9. Cleveland State |
F Pape Badiane |
Quality new coach and good recruiting class, but they still need a year to build |
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First-Team All-Horizon
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
| Martell Bailey |
UIC |
| Cedrick Banks |
UIC |
| Seth Doliboa |
Wright State |
| Paul McMillan |
Loyola |
| Dylan Page |
UW-Milwaukee |
| Second-Team All-Horizon
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
| Adam Baumann |
Youngstown State |
| Mike Monserez |
Butler |
| Doug Underwood |
Youngstown State |
| Elijah Warren |
Detroit |
| Armond Williams |
UIC |
| Honorable Mention All-Horizon
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
| Vernard Hollins |
Wright State |
| Duane Lightfoot |
Butler |
| Matt Rohde |
UW-Green Bay |
| James Thues |
Detroit |
| James Wright |
UW-Milwaukee |
| Horizon All-Newcomer Team
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
| Justin Bowen |
UIC |
| Majak Kou |
Loyola |
| Elliott Poole |
UIC |
| James Thues |
Detroit |
| Walt Waters |
Cleveland State |
Player of the Year: Cedrick Banks, UIC
Newcomer of the Year: James Thues, Detroit
Coach of the Year: Jimmy Collins, UIC
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